'Masi,' the California-based micro-mobility manufacturer, unveiled its latest electric gravel bike, the 'Barolo i/0.' This e-bike features a lightweight carbon fiber frame that is both durable and maneuverable. The e-bike boasts a twin-fork suspension with enough travel to provide a smooth riding experience on slightly bumpy terrain, such as dirt or gravel. However, this bike is not intended for mountain biking or extreme off-roading.
The Barolo i/0 includes a 250-watt, 50 Nm motor that achieves a top speed of 28 miles per hour. In addition to this, the bike is powered by a 'Drivepack'-branded battery pack that reportedly delivers upward of 80 miles of range per charge, though Masi did not clarify the exact watt-hour capacity of the battery. Lastly, the Masi Barolo i/0 retails for $6,000 USD at MSRP and is available online at Masi's webstore.
Optimized Gravel E-Bikes
Masi's 'Barolo i/0' E-Bike Offers a Smooth Riding Experience on Gravel
Trend Themes
1. Electric Gravel Bikes - The rise of lightweight and maneuverable electric gravel bikes, with twin-fork suspension, offers opportunities for manufacturers to explore eco-friendly and sustainable micro-mobility solutions.
2. Carbon Fiber Frames - Carbon fiber frames offer an opportunity for innovation in bicycle manufacturing to produce agile and durable e-bikes with suspension systems that deliver a smooth riding experience on uneven terrain.
3. High-range Battery Packs - The development of high-range battery packs that deliver a sustained power supply and an extended range offers opportunities for e-bike manufacturers to design sophisticated and high-performing electric bikes.
Industry Implications
1. Micro-mobility Manufacturing - The micro-mobility manufacturing industry has an opportunity to invest in the development of electric gravel bikes with suspension systems that can deliver a comfortable and smooth ride over uneven terrain.
2. Bicycle Manufacturing - Bicycle manufacturers have an opportunity to design and produce electric gravel bikes with lightweight carbon fiber frames that offer both agility and durability on bumpy terrain.
3. Battery Technology - The battery technology industry has an opportunity to create high-range battery packs that can power electric bikes for extended periods, enabling e-bikes to be an effective alternative to traditional automobiles for commuting and micro-mobility.